Three-Threaded Discussions: minimum One paragraph of 5
Three-Threaded Discussions: minimum One paragraph of 5 sentences or more per question. Not a paper. Place answer
with the corresponding question.
Please make sure you answer all parts of the question, as there are some that are multi part questions.
1. What are some of the different Consumer Protection Laws that Congress has enacted and what protection do they provide to the consumer? What credit practices are prohibited under federal credit statutes?
2. What are the differences in coverage between the Sherman Antitrust Act and the Clayton Act?
3. Class, looking at the current state of business in the U.S., can you identify any current executives or managers who are engaged in unlawful or at least questionable activities? What are your thoughts about whether any of them are going to be subject to prosecution?
4. White collar crime is typically not violent crime. Some assume that street crime is more serious and should receive harsher punishment. Do you agree? Why or why not. Should a corporate executive deserve a more severe sentence than someone who commits a robbery? What are the consequences of both actions?